Harvest Moon Café
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
86
Score
Harvest Moon Café has been inspected four times since 2024. Harvest Moon Café was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Harvest Moon Café scores about where you'd expect for a Rome restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans of mashed potatoes cooling back down, wrapped in cooler at 51-54 degrees F after being placed on cart in main kitchen, pasta sauce at 50 degrees F in deep plastic containers, and roast beef sliced earlier cooling stacked together in deep pan cooling at 46 degrees F. CA: Cooling methods for different types of foods must be adequate for cooling food. COS: pic placed into smaller portions and unwrapped food for proper cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: observed current inspection not posted (85). CA: Current inspection, food service permit must be posted in plain sight for customers. COS: No correction on site. Health Dept. will re-check inspection posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed several torn gaskets on walk in cooler and on freezer. CA: Gaskets must be maintained in good repair. COS: pic will replace gaskets. Health Dept. will re-check
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
86
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food containers held past 7 days.(salmon mix (8/5-8/11,chicken marinade made in house dated 8/4, slaw mix date 7/27, chipotle ranch date 8/4) CA: Discussed discarding food within 7 days with pic. COS: PIC discarded food held past 7 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Observed no consumer advisory for menu items cooked to order. CA: Discussed consumer advisory specifications for menu items cooked to order with pic. COS: Consumer advisory will be added to menu and menu items cooked to order.
511-6-1-.04(7)(e)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food containers not dated with proper date from first ingredient cooked or prepared. CA: Discussed dating marking procedures with pic. PIC corrected dates on pans with correct date marking that shows when food was prepared, first ingredient initially cooked, prepped/sliced with pic. COS: Discussed date marking with pic, pan of initial dates of ingredients was in cooler and date was corrected on container of food.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler ambient air temperature held above 41 degrees F (50 F) (Fried green tomatoes and batter was moved to another cooler. CA: Discussed ambient air temperature on 2 thermometers inside cooler. COS: Cooler to be removed/replaced with new cooler per pic. Cooler cannot be used until serviced and documentation provided to health dept. Cooler to be re-checked by health dept before food can be held in cooler
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed Main prep top cooler temperature on ambient air thermometer holding about 42 degrees F. CA: Discussed ambient air temperature with pic (max is 41 degrees F for food temperature) COS: PIC will have cooler serviced and adjusted to remain 36-38 degrees ambient air temperature during service. Cooler to be re-checked by health dept.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live bug activity in dish room. CA: Discussed pest control with pic. COS: PIC will contact pest control for additional control service bugs. Health Dept. will re-check
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spinach in bag thawing in standing water where spinach reached 93 degrees F during thawing. CA: Discussed approved thawing procedures with pic COS: Spinach in bag was discarded due to temperature reaching above 70 degrees F and in standing water for period of unknown time frame.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
58
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler with no hair restraint while preparing food in catering kitchen. CA: discussed effective hair restraints with pic-pic got the food handler a hat.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed containers used for storing food/drink mixes stored in tub under 3 compartments sink on floor. CA: discussed proper storage of equipment and storage containers used for mixes with pic-pic moved container and will educate staff.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed coolers with torn gaskets throughout facility. CA: discussed replacing all torn gaskets with new gaskets with pic and several coolers with gaps where gasket is not sealing properly needs repair or replacing with good fitting gaskets. Proper fitting gaskets and condition of gaskets were discussed with the pic
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: observed faucet dripping at food preparation sink. CA: discussed repairing leak with pic-pic has plumber coming to repair
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: observed reach in freezer in catering kitchen not operating and in need of cleaning. CA: discussed repairing/replacing freezer and cleaning inside of freezer with pic
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
May 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41 degrees F on cooler make table across from grill (top and bottom). CA: discussed cold holding with pic-food was cooled down (Discussed using time procedure with pic)
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salmon patty mix inside make table (made that morning) across from grill at 44-46, grilled chicken on speed rack cooling at room temperature, smoked pork chops stacked together and wrapped in plastic wrap (large amount) in walk in cooler and individually wrapped cheese steak not cooled before placing into cold hold drawer after wrapped in plastic. CA: Discussed cooling methods with pic-pic placed food items into smaller batches and allowed for air flow through uncovering food or loosely covering and cheese steaks were cooled down before placing into cold hold drawer Discussed monitoring procedures for cooling and cold holding with pic
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment and/or utensils are being cloth dried instead of air-dried. CA: discussed air drying with pic
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed coolers with torn gaskets throughout facility. CA: discussed replacing all torn gaskets with new gaskets with pic
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several non food contact surfaces with food debris build up and in need of cleaning (dry food containers in catering kitchen area, meat slicer (non food contact surface area), gaskets. CA; discussed cleaning procedures and frequency with pic-will re-check in designated time period
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harvest Moon Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harvest Moon Café on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harvest Moon Café?
Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Harvest Moon Café.
How does Harvest Moon Café compare to other restaurants in Rome?
Harvest Moon Café most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rome average of 84.
Has Harvest Moon Café's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Harvest Moon Café have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harvest Moon Café means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Harvest Moon Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harvest Moon Café is inspected around two times per year on average.
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